A glimpse of poetic Hanoi amid leaf-changing season
A glimpse of poetic Hanoi amid leaf-changing season

VOV.VN - This August visitors to the capital city of Hanoi during the leaf-changing season will have the chance to enjoy romantic and poetic scenes.

A glimpse of poetic Hanoi amid leaf-changing season
Special programme honours Vietnam’s legacy, unity and enduring spirit
Special programme honours Vietnam’s legacy, unity and enduring spirit

VOV.VN - A special national political–art programme “Under the Glorious Flag” took place simultaneously in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City to honour the country’s history and tradition, pay tribute to predecessors, and inspire national pride and revolutionary ideals.

Special programme honours Vietnam’s legacy, unity and enduring spirit
World Police Music Festival 2025 kicks off in Hanoi
World Police Music Festival 2025 kicks off in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The World Police Music Festival 2025 opened at the Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone in Hanoi on August 9, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists.

World Police Music Festival 2025 kicks off in Hanoi
President Luong Cuong’s Africa tour in the spotlight
President Luong Cuong’s Africa tour in the spotlight

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by President Luongh Cuong, made a working trip to Egypt from August 3–6 and to Angola from August 6–8 at the invitations of the presidents of the two African countries.

President Luong Cuong’s Africa tour in the spotlight
Modern military equipment mobilised for rehearsal ahead of National Day parade
Modern military equipment mobilised for rehearsal ahead of National Day parade

VOV.VN - Various military vehicles, artillery systems, and specialized weapons were deployed during the second rehearsal held on the morning of August 5 at the National Military Training Centre 4 on the outskirts of Hanoi, preparing for the upcoming major National Day parade.

Modern military equipment mobilised for rehearsal ahead of National Day parade
HCM City giant mural painting celebrates major national holidays
HCM City giant mural painting celebrates major national holidays

VOV.VN - A 300-metre-long wall located close to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ho Chi Minh City has been transformed into a series of large murals by a group of artists, created to commemorate upcoming major national holidays.

HCM City giant mural painting celebrates major national holidays
Giant stands taking shape in Hanoi for National Day celebration
Giant stands taking shape in Hanoi for National Day celebration

VOV.VN - Hanoi is urgently erecting two large stands at Ba Dinh Square to serve the grand celebration on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Giant stands taking shape in Hanoi for National Day celebration
Spectacular anti-terrorism performance by Guard Command Force in Hanoi
Spectacular anti-terrorism performance by Guard Command Force in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A large number of residents gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, on August 1 to witness a simulated anti-terrorism drill performed by the Guard Command Force in coordination with special task units.

Spectacular anti-terrorism performance by Guard Command Force in Hanoi
Tri An lake - a perfect weekend retreat near HCM City
Tri An lake - a perfect weekend retreat near HCM City

VOV.VN - With its expansive waters, sweeping green meadows, and diverse aquatic ecosystem, Tri An Lake in Dong Nai province, about a two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, has quickly become a beloved destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking unspoiled, serene eco-tourism experiences, especially on weekends.

Tri An lake - a perfect weekend retreat near HCM City
Air Force Brigade 918 holds formation flying drill ahead of National Day
Air Force Brigade 918 holds formation flying drill ahead of National Day

VOV.VN - Air Force Brigade 918 under the Air Defense-Air Force Service carried out a formation flying drill on July 30 at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, in preparation for the August Revolution and National Day celebration (September 2).

Air Force Brigade 918 holds formation flying drill ahead of National Day
Braving the scorching sun, parade units gear up for 80th National Day celebration
Braving the scorching sun, parade units gear up for 80th National Day celebration

VOV.VN - Amid sweltering heat in Hanoi, where temperatures soared to 38°C on July 29, police officers pushed through intense training sessions in preperation for a large-scale military parade and civic procession celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Braving the scorching sun, parade units gear up for 80th National Day celebration
Relief convoys stream into flood-hit area, bring aid to isolated communities
Relief convoys stream into flood-hit area, bring aid to isolated communities

VOV.VN - In the wake of severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Wipha, a continuous flow of relief convoys from across Vietnam is heading toward the flood-stricken districts in the western part of Nghe An province to bring aid to residents in isolated areas.

Relief convoys stream into flood-hit area, bring aid to isolated communities
Blooming seaweed season turns island into underwater wonderland
Blooming seaweed season turns island into underwater wonderland

VOV.VN - From May to July, Hon Kho Island in Binh Dinh province bursts into colour as yellow-brown seaweed blooms across the coastline, creating a stunning underwater landscape that captivates thousands of visitors.

Blooming seaweed season turns island into underwater wonderland
Border guards stand with flood victims in times of need
Border guards stand with flood victims in times of need

VOV.VN - Border guards have fanned out to the western part of Nghe An province severely hit by flooding in the wake of typhoon Wipha, to help local people ease difficulties and gradually stabilise their lives.

Border guards stand with flood victims in times of need
Nghe An residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight
Nghe An residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight

VOV.VN - Heavy flooding overnight on July 22 in central Nghe An province’s Muong Xen commune forced residents to evacuate, as the Nam Mo river surged and inundated homes and roads.

Nghe An residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight
Northern Vietnam ramps up storm preparedness as typhoon Wipha approaches
Northern Vietnam ramps up storm preparedness as typhoon Wipha approaches

VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha approaches with complex developments, northern provinces are urgently implementing preventive measures to minimise potential damage, especially in coastal areas and regions at high risk of flash floods and landslides.

Northern Vietnam ramps up storm preparedness as typhoon Wipha approaches
Ha Long boat capsizing: 35 confirmed dead, 10 rescued as sunken vessel recovered
Ha Long boat capsizing: 35 confirmed dead, 10 rescued as sunken vessel recovered

VOV.VN - In the latest update on the capsizing of the QN-7105 tourist boat in Ha Long Bay, northern Quang Ninh province, rescue teams have found 35 bodies and rescued 10 survivors, while the vessel has been successfully raised to the surface and four people remain missing.

Ha Long boat capsizing: 35 confirmed dead, 10 rescued as sunken vessel recovered
Key issues high on the agenda at Party Central Committee plenum
Key issues high on the agenda at Party Central Committee plenum

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee is scheduled to discuss three key groups of issues when its 12th plenum opened in Hanoi on July 18 with Party General Secretary To Lam in the chair.

Key issues high on the agenda at Party Central Committee plenum
Military hardware showcased in first rehearsal for National Day celebration
Military hardware showcased in first rehearsal for National Day celebration

VOV.VN - More than 15,000 military and police personnel participated in a large-scale combined rehearsal on July 17, marking a key preparation milestone ahead of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Military hardware showcased in first rehearsal for National Day celebration
Ka Don church – A sacred space of wood and light in the heart of Lam Dong
Ka Don church – A sacred space of wood and light in the heart of Lam Dong

VOV.VN - Ka Don church in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong attracts a wide range of visitors, including tourists, architects, researchers, and nature lovers, for it is not just a religious building but a symbol of harmony between contemporary architecture and indigenous culture.

Ka Don church – A sacred space of wood and light in the heart of Lam Dong
Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of spectators gathered along both banks of the Han River in Da Nang on the evening of July 12 to witness a dazzling showdown between Vietnam’s Z121 Vina Pyrotech team and China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng team in the final of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF).

Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognised the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem, Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex spanning three localities - Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Phong – as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital
E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital

VOV.VN - Ethnic minority people in mountainous areas are increasingly proactive in applying e-commerce to promote and sell their specialty products, contributing to income growth and local economic development.

E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London

VOV.VN - Amidst the vibrant and modern life of London in the UK, images of Vietnamese people joining in a traditional Vietnamese costume parade held in the British capital, has created truly beautiful and touching moments.

Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently hosted a solemn re-enactment of the Kathina Robe Offering ritual, a sacred Theravada Buddhist ceremony observed by the Khmer ethnic community, with origins tracing back to the time of the Buddha.

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary
People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people from across the country on July 8 paid tribute to late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong at his hometown in Lai Da village and at his final resting place in Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi on his first death anniversary.

People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary
A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village
A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village

VOV.VN - Located on the outskirts of Hanoi, the 300-year-old conical hat market of Chuong village, Thanh Oai district, attracts plenty of people keen to explore the ways of making hats and seek special souvenirs as gifts.

A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village
Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago
Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago

VOV.VN - On both the low-tide elevations (submerged features) and naturally formed islands (emerged features) of the Spratly Archipelago, the vibrant greenery of plants and flowers stands as a symbol of resilience against harsh weather conditions and reflects the unwavering determination of naval soldiers to overcome adversity.

Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago
Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang
Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Tam Tien fish market in central Da Nang city offers a one-of-a-kind experience during the early morning hours, drawing travellers and photographers alike with its vibrant coastal charm.

Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang
Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal
Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal

VOV.VN - As many as 566 officers of Ho Chi Minh City's Southeast Mobile Police Regiment have arrived in Hanoi to begin preparations for a grand military parade and civic procession marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal